Solar activity is staying high this week, driven by one strong sunspot group. The US Space Weather Prediction Center reports continued solar flares and a disturbed solar wind moving past Earth. While no major geomagnetic storms are expected, the upper atmosphere is active enough to keep auroras glowing near the poles. From February 5 to 7, auroras are likely visible mainly in high-latitude areas like Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, and parts of Scandinavia. These places lie under the typical auroral oval and respond first to changes in Earth’s magnetic field. Even small disturbances can create auroras, but clear and dark skies are essential to see them clearly. This activity results from repeated solar flares and eruptions sending charged particles toward Earth. These particles mildly disrupt the magnetic field, providing just enough energy for auroras to form. NOAA describes the situation as "fluid rather than dramatic." Aurora maps usually show a green oval around Earth’s magnetic pole. This oval indicates where auroras are strongest, brightening or changing color with intensity. Daylight areas shown on the maps mean auroras won't be visible there. Sometimes, when auroras brighten, they can be seen far outside the oval, along the horizon up to hundreds of kilometers away. However, such extended views are rare and depend on perfect conditions. For now, the displays should mostly stay vibrant but confined to far northern skies with occasional hints of more. In short, solar activity continues to feed the auroral system, providing a chance to catch these shimmering northern lights, provided the sky is kind to watchers.